OneRepublic: Band Biography
American pop rock band known for chart-topping hits and frontman Ryan Tedder's prolific songwriting.
Formed in Colorado Springs in 2002, OneRepublic gained global recognition with their 2007 debut single 'Apologize'. The band has released multiple platinum-selling albums and collaborated with industry giants like Timbaland. Known for cinematic pop-rock anthems, they've sold over 85 million records worldwide.
- Their breakthrough hit 'Apologize' was initially rejected by 47 labels before Timbaland's remix version propelled it to #1 in 16 countries, becoming one of the best-selling digital singles of all time.
- Frontman Ryan Tedder has written/produced hits for Beyoncé ('Halo'), Adele ('Rumour Has It'), and Taylor Swift while maintaining OneRepublic's success – a rare dual-career achievement in the music industry.
- The band survived being dropped by their first label in 2006, rebuilding momentum through MySpace virality before signing with Timbaland's Mosley Music Group.
- Their 2013 single 'Counting Stars' unexpectedly became their biggest hit, spending 68 weeks on Billboard's Hot 100 despite initial skepticism from their label.
